This is a selection of some of the more interesting tweets in reaction to a variety of personnel changes at Radio New Zealand, including the appointment of John Campbell. As usual, the most recent tweets are first.
Jarrod Gilbert @JarrodGilbertNZ
Bloody hell. First Mihi and now John. It has become quite clear that Radio NZ can now only be improved by hiring Jesus.
Tweet us your superlative-laden thoughts on @JohnJCampbell joining RNZ and we'll retweet the best ones.
Congrats to @JohnJCampbell on your role at @RadioNZ, and congrats to NZ finding a good new drivetime radio option! (though I WILL miss Mary)
The best thing about @JohnJCampbell going to RNZ is that he can finally grow back that beard.
How long until the next #SaveRadioNZ campaign when the government cuts funding because the network now has even sharper teeth?
Kim Baker Wilson @kimbakerwilson
Really lovely and inspiring talks from @JohnJCampbell, @rnzgallerybrent and Mary at a staff video conference. Congrats on new positions.
Titling my sunglasses at koka @CarolHirschfeld for #PuttingTheBandBackTogether @JohnJCampbell @Mihi_Forbes @SHaunui @rnz_news #KaWaniKee!
So @JohnJCampbell is joining @rnz_news for a drive time programme. Don't all their listeners already take the bus?
Do you remember when everyone came down on @guywilliamsguy for nicking @JohnJCampbell 's job? #savemarywilson
So now @radionz daytime is white bloke + white woman, white woman, news, white bloke, white bloke, white bloke?
Cryptographers are wondering why "marvellous" is trending.
John Campbell is joining Radio New Zealand - Woooohoooo! Dancing for JC! http://nzh.tw/11492998?r=iptw
No need to speculate about what @JohnJCampbell will bring at 5 - what he has always done - excellent articulate honest journalism
Radio NZ Concert warmly welcomes fellow music-lover @JohnJCampbell back to Radio New Zealand http://rnz.to/1MNKelQ
Wild guess: will the new Campbell-driven Checkpoint be @radionz’s first experiment with radio-with-pictures?
Mary Wilson: directing the stiletto. Brent Edwards: finding the skeletons.
Mark @MarkSReynolds 15m15 minutes ago
.@JohnJCampbell Nice to see you've got a day job @rnz_news. You were in danger of there of relaxing for a second.
Dear Everyone Who's Offered Such Kindness Over The Past Months, just to say I'm going to RNZ. Details, & journalism, follow! Thank you, all!
I quite like Radio NZ, it's a little sanctuary of good journalism in a wasteland of clickbait.
Mary Wilson moving to management, Jim Mora being in some yet-to-be detailed fashion to make way for Campbell
John Campbell to join Radio NZ http://rnz.to/1MNKelQ Looking forward to lots of drive-time poetry.
@JohnJCampbell Warmest congratulations, John. This is excellent news.
Awesome that Mary Wilson and @rnzgallerybrent have been promoted, but I'll miss hearing them on air.
john campbell is joining radio new zealand. this makes me infinitely happy
The Aucklandisation of @radionz continues.
Bloody marvellous you lovely man @JohnJCampbell
Mary Wilson will no longer be on Checkpoint, but her new role will allow her to hide in cupboards around Radio NZ, surprising staff & guests
@JohnJCampbell Good afternoon and good luck!
@JohnJCampbell At last, a decent suit in RNZ Auckland !
Demelza Leslie @demelzaleslie
Just marvelous #radionz
The good news: no more Jim Mora on Checkpoint. The terrible news: no more Mary Wilson either, if I understand her promotion correctly.
Congratulations @JohnJCampbell on your new job with @radionz
But ... but ... does this mean no more Mary Wilson on my wireless? http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/280641/john-campbell-to-join-radio-nz …
Yes, the only drawback. But Scary Mary (as someone names her) will still be a powerful influence I reckon.
I'm happy for him of course. But cramming all the talent inside RNZ is both dangerous and a diminishing return.
Michael Field @MichaelFieldNZ
But no Mary Wilson...!! Politicians across NZ will be sleeping better tonight
Radio New Zealand @radionz 31m31 minutes ago
Well, isn't this #marvellous? @johnjcampbell is coming back to the fold.
